The Office of the
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees was established on December 14,
1950 by the United Nations General Assembly. UNHCR’s mandate under the Statute
of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is to lead and
co-ordinate action for international protection to refugees; seek permanent
solutions for the problems of refugees and safeguard refugee rights and
well-being. UNHCR has an additional mandate concerning issues of statelessness,
as it is given a designated role under Article 11 of the 1961 Convention on the
Reduction of Statelessness.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Monitor and provide guidance and support to child protection
partners on issues related to BIP, including advice on managing individual
child protection cases and ensuring that necessary support is provided to
all identified cases of children at risk.

Conduct BID casework for cases requiring BIDs, including conducting
interviews with refugee children and other members of the family to
determine the best interest of the child and complete Best Interest
Determination (BID) reports.

Conduct home visits with refugee families as part of the BID
process.

Participate in providing counselling to refugees, explaining the BID
and BIA processes, prospects, and problems involved in the processes.

Ensure proper monitoring and follow-up of cases including updating
proGres database and any internal monitoring and tracking systems are
regularly updated with the necessary events.

Conduct additional assessment on BID cases when recommended by the
BID panel;

Prepare monthly progress reports and other related reports as
required, and liaising with relevant partners for any necessary data;

Training

The Protection Associate (Child ) is expected to complete a
self-guided on-line training course, Best Interest of the Child, Basic
Principles and Procedures on UNHCRs platform Learn and Connect, during the
first 3 months of period of assignment.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

The applicants for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
(UNHCR) Protection Associate (Child) jobs must hold Bachelor's degrees in
relevant area (e.g. social work, child development, social science,
education, public administration etc.);

At least two years of work experience in relevant work area (e.g. as
a social worker, child counselor, community development worker, educator,
conducting social assessments, individual case advocacy, assisting with
family reunification, working with refugees in a resettlement context
etc.);

Knowledge of and/or preparedness to become familiar with and abide
by UNHCR principles, Code of Conduct and humanitarian goals;

Ability to conduct assessments and identify protection risks of
individuals and groups;

Understanding of mental and physical development of children as well
as International Convention on Child Rights;

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in
teams;

Ability to work in stressful situations and in hardship locations;

Excellent drafting skills in English is required. French and Swahili
would be a great asset.

Analytical Thinking

Planning and Organizing

How to Apply:

All interested Ugandan
nationals who wish to join the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
(UNHCR) in the aforementioned capacity are encouraged to click on the link
below and follow the application instructions after reviewing the job details.